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During the match, in which flares and other
objects were thrown into the stands, a policeman was injured
when a person from the away section threw a pyrotechnic device.
"Four Real Betis supporters were arrested for violent disorder,
assault, possession of flares inside the stadium and possession
of a controlled drug," Greater Manchester Police said in a
statement.
"GMP are working closely with Manchester United, the UK Football
Policing Unit, Real Betis, UEFA and colleagues from the Spanish
Police to identify those involved in an ongoing post-match
investigation," said Jamie Collins, chief inspector for the
fixture.
Manchester Police added that two of the Betis fans arrested
remain in police custody for questioning.
United won the first leg 4-1. The return fixture is scheduled
for Thursday.
(Reporting by Angelica Medina in Mexico City; Editing by Ken
Ferris)
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